I guess it’s true what they say, you can’t trust anyone Because no matter how much someone can mean to you There isn’t anyone that you can find in life who hasn’t lied Whether once or many times, it doesn’t matter We all do it and we are all to blame No one is perfect but is anyone really innocent? We are people and we find ways to have our fun Some are sick and twisted and get what they want And some are just trying to be happy And it’s true, we don’t think ahead… 1

Think about those times when you chose to be dishonest. Why? How did it play out?

And then think about times in which you chose to respond honestly. How did that work out?

There is great freedom in being honest. One of the anthems of my adult life has been “if you screw up, fess up.”

There is great freedom in honesty. Honesty is hard work. You have to fight against your fears of rejection. You have to battle the temptation to disguise yourself and your choices because of your fear of failure.

Honesty helps set us free from fear-filled relationships.

I’ve tried to live like I believe Jesus Christ when he told the people who had faith in him, “If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 2

I may not have liked some of the consequences, but I have not regretted honest communication since I began to live as an honest person.

What’s it take to be a good friend? Honesty.

1 – That wonderful, painful poem was written by RosesHaveThorns88 posted on postpoems.com
2 – John 8:31-32, CEV

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“There is great freedom in honesty. Honesty is hard work. You have to fight against your fears of rejection. You have to battle the temptation to disguise yourself and your choices because of your fear of failure.”…. mannnnn don’t I know it. I think though the more you take accountability and be honest, the easier it is…eventually becomes who you are, and the fear is gone. I love how the fear retreats!